Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2015-09-30
Invested on: 2016-02-22
André Larouche, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On January 13, 2012, Fire Chief André Larouche confronted a man who had attacked two city officials with a knife at City Hall, in Verchères, Quebec. Mr. Larouche heard a commotion coming from an office and forced open the door to the room. He rammed into the attacker, knocking the knife out of his hand. The two victims managed to run out while Mr. Larouche restrained the attacker until the police arrived.